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South Florida State College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Classes Near Fort Ogden, FL
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Fort Ogden, FL. The closest is South Florida State College in Avon Park, 34 miles away. The shortest is Manatee Technical College's about 1 month non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,200lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$40,230median pay in Florida
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Fort Ogden
39 miles
Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers
Concorde Fort Myers campus, Fort Myers, FL · #15 in Florida (42/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
DiplomaHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 128 contact hours (5.5 semester credits)
See Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
Phlebotomy (evening class)
Non-credit courseNHA CPT
- Length
- Approximately 1 month
- Hours
- 75 hours
- Published cost
- $1,200 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Manatee Technical College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy (evening class)
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | 34 | Certificate | |||
| Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 39 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL | 39 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | $1,200 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Fort Ogden
Phlebotomists in Florida earned a median of $40,230 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,000 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Florida's 10,220 phlebotomists earned between $37,250 and $45,820.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Fort Ogden, FL:
- Desoto Memorial Hospital Arcadia · 3 miles
- Adventhealth Port Charlotte Port Charlotte · 22 miles
- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Port Charlotte · 22 miles
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Fort Ogden
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Fort Ogden, FL?
South Florida State College in Avon Park, about 34 miles away. Phlebotomy.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Fort Ogden, FL?
Manatee Technical College's Phlebotomy (evening class) takes about 1 month, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Fort Ogden, FL?
Yes. Manatee Technical College (Bradenton, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Fort Ogden, FL prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers (NHA CPT) and Manatee Technical College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Florida?
A median of $40,230 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 10,220 phlebotomists in Florida. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Fort Ogden
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Arcadia 4 mi
- Zolfo Springs 21 mi
- Wauchula 25 mi
- Punta Gorda 25 mi
- North Port 25 mi
- Lake Placid 28 mi
- Sebring 30 mi
- Bowling Green 31 mi
- Avon Park 34 mi
- Venice 38 mi
- LaBelle 39 mi
- Fort Myers 39 mi
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